Local tour resumes at Pueblo

From a test of patience and resolve at the tight Wack Wack East, the men of the Philippine Golf Tour shift their battle to a wider, rolling layout down south when the ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship is held beginning Wednesday in Cagayan de Oro City.

The P2.5-million event marks the resumption of the local circuit after a monthlong break.

South Korean Kim Joo Hyung nipped Jobim Carlos by one to rule this event last year, becoming the youngest winner in the circuit at 16.

The local cast this week remains formidable even with Juvic Pagunsan now back in Japan as the likes of Jhonnel Ababa, reigning PH Masters champion Jessie Balasabas and veterans Tony Lascuña, Elmer Salvador and Gerald Rosales have already confirmed participation.

Guido Van der Valk of The Netherlands, who topped the kickoff leg this season at Club de Filipino de Cebu, banners the crack roster of foreigners.